Sydney
Asset Management
Permanent
Our client is a leading global fund services firm seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the delivery of Client and Business change projects, emerging new business initiatives / projects, internal/external technical change programs as well as various continuous improvement programs.
The team works within a matrix structure delivering into projects across all platforms. The team services both internal clients and divisions including Client Services, Operations, Fund Administration, Registry, Middle Office, Taxation and Regulatory Services, Product, Transitions Services plus also external clients/vendors.
Responsibilities:
* Ability to contribute and understand the Project Initiation Document by defining the business problem or opportunity, relevant KPIs and business drivers
* Engaging with clients, internal and external stakeholders to establish a common understanding of the business needs
* Identifying, assessing, and documenting business requirements.
* Clarifying and eliciting business requirements, proactively identifying additional requirements not explicitly provided, obtaining missing information and resolving conflicting information among the needs and requirements
* Recommending business priorities and advising stakeholders on options and risks; conducting analysis and determine solutions to business requirements
* Gain a firm understanding of the impacts of the solution on People, Process and Technology
* Engage stakeholders to ensure a common understanding of (and commitment to) all aspects of the project including objectives, scope, risks, benefits, and proposed solution
* Gather all the necessary inputs to fully understand the requirements, specifications, applicable standards etc
* Provide technical understanding, analysis, and oversight – utilising financial services, funds management, custody or back-office administration industry experience and work closely with stakeholders to ensure in-depth understanding of current operating model, processes, end to end operations and IT flow with a focus on operational efficiency
* Support the Project Manager and other parties to manage and execute run-sheets for the successful implementation of the project
* Document new business processes or changes to existing business processes as a result of the project implementation
Experience and Qualifications:
* Degree qualified in IT, Business, or related discipline; and / or relevant work experience in a similar role
* 5+ years’ analysis experience or relevant business operations experience
* Experience in an Information Technology & Change capacity in the Financial Services Industry
* Experience in custody, middle office, registry, or back-office administration for the funds management industry
* Australian Regulatory and/or Taxation experience